Grateful Action

Introduction

Talk about the many blessings in life right now

Talk about work and how I am wanting to inspire and lead those under me

Talk about the leadership training and the saying from Dr. Cochran

Body

Colossians 3:12-17

Colossians 3:12–17 NKJV

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Discuss having a grateful heart

Discuss what it means to be grateful and how we need to orient our mind and our attitude on things we have and can control

Discuss how we can put on the characteristics of a Godly and Christian believer, as described above.

Discuss moving forward, the goals and aspirations we need to have as a church.

Discuss acting with a vision and with purpose with God being your center

Discuss the need for youth and young people in the church

Discuss the challenges surrounding getting young people into the church and how we have to adapt

Discuss the importance of pouring into them and sacrificing the time they need.

Conclusion

Talk about how we can move forward and act with purpose and a grateful heart

Talk about what we can do to reach young people and get them into the church

Challenge everyone to spend time looking for an opportunity to reach a young person and begin pouring into them.